Hall of Champions
Hart became the catalyst behind the construction of a powerhouse men's soccer program at West Texas A&M as he compiled an overall record of 51-17-7 during his time in Maroon & White with a pair of NCAA Elite Eight appearances while also claiming the 2000 LSC Tournament Championship.Â
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Paul was a four-time Lone Star Conference Goalkeeper of the Year during his career in Maroon & White while being named the NCAA Midwest Region Goalkeeper of the Year three times. The London, England product finished his storied career with 204 career saves which is second in program history while also tallying 17 career shutouts which ranks fourth in the WT record books. He also holds the school record for most saves in a single match with 11, a feat he accomplished twice during the 2003 campaign.
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Hart's professional playing career was highlighted by a three-year stint as a goalkeeper with the Queens Park Rangers in the English Premier League from 1995 to 1998. He then transitioned into a successful coaching career with stops at San Francisco, UC Santa Barbara, Oklahoma and Washington State. The Huskies posted one of their best seasons in program history in 2020-21, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen and finishing the season with a pair of Top-15 rankings.
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Hart was named the women's assistant coach at Stanford this past June as the Cardinal went 13-6-1 during the 2021 campaign with a 7-3-1 mark in Pac 12 action as they advanced to the program's 30th NCAA Tournament.